"We're pleased, it works for both parties," General manager Phil Emery said about Cutler's new deal. "lt rewards Jay and it enables us to continue to build a championship team."

His 2013 season didn't go as planned as he suffered groin and ankle injuries, but posted a career-best 89.2 QB rating along with 19 touchdowns, 12 interceptions in 2,621 yards and a 63.1 completion percentage in 11 starts.

Cutler averaged around 238 passing yards per game in 2013, which also ranked as a career-best for the 30-year-old Vanderbilt product.

Since landing in Chicago in 2009 in a trade with the Denver Broncos, Cutler has posted a 39-28 record. He will be determined to improve on his 1-9 career record against the Packers heading into the 2014 season.

"I wanted to stay here," Cutler said on Thursday. "It would have taken the Bears not wanting me here to leave."

An average NFL offense takes a full three years to learn, Cutler noted during training camp and the Bears clearly had ups and downs despite a second ranked scoring offense (445 points), which is a franchise best.

Jennings came over to Chicago in 2009 and he fit right into the Cover-2 scheme on defense. He's added 16 interceptions, 51 pass deflections, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries along with three defensive touchdowns over that time.

In 2012, he tied a franchise record with nine interceptions. He's reeled in 13 interceptions over the last two seasons, which is second to only Seattle's Pro Bowl corner Richard Sherman.

Jennings could possibly be the No. 1 cornerback if soon to be 33-year-old Charles Tillman doesn't return.

In only eight games this season, Tillman generated 41 tackles, three interceptions, seven pass deflections and three forced fumbles.

"Did we have enough depth to win football games?" Emery said. "No. … We want a physical, fast, playmaking defense. .. .I saw that in the first three games. We were creating turnovers."

Slauson signed a one-year deal with the Bears this past off-season and helped the offensive line finish fourth-best in the league allowing only 30 sacks.

"I was excited to hear that he was going to be here four more years protecting me," Cutler said. "He was a big help to the rookies, especially in showing Kyle what it takes to be a great guard."

Slauson played every single snap at left guard this season and graded out 37th among 78 qualifiers in Pro Football Focus' ranks.

In total, the Bears have 26 free agents to make decisions on moving forward.